Job Description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

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As the largest remote community school in the state, La Grange Remote Community School (LGRCS) caters to the educational needs of all school-aged children in the Bidyadanga community, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten (children aged 0–3 years old) to Year 12.

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In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, LGRCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including Art, Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology and a focus on cultural learning, particularly the provision of Language classes.

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Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

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The Role

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The Secondary Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and the community by assisting the Principal to develop and promote the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging staff. In collaboration with the other Deputy Principals, the Secondary Deputy Principal will be overseeing Behaviour Management in the Secondary school.

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The Secondary Deputy Principal provides educational leadership across a range of focus areas, including the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum. The successful applicant will ideally have a high level of evidence-based curriculum knowledge and expertise in Professional Learning Communities, as they should provide curriculum support and promote the development and implementation of best practice in teaching and classroom management across the school.

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The Secondary Deputy Principal will ideally have skills and knowledge of the Kimberley Schools Project, Trauma Informed Practice and Cultural Responsiveness. Experience in Compass and timetabling knowledge,



attendance and engagement portfolio's, Secondary system's, vocational education and training (VET) and Workplace Learning (WPL) knowledge would be highly regarded.

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Professional Benefits

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Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

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- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
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- District Allowance of $7 436 a year
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- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
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- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
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- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
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- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
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- Free GROH housing
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- Airconditioning Subsidy
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- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
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- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
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- Vehicle relocation
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Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

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Want to know more?

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Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steve Traynor, Principal on 0400 832 560 or emailing [email protected].

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During the school holidays, please contact Steve Traynor on 0400 832 560.

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Equity and Diversity

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We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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Eligibility

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- be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
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- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
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- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
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More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

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Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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Applications close:

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4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 2 October 2026

📌 Deputy Principal - Secondary (Wyndham)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Wyndham